Hip Dysplasia Funding (HDF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that raises money for dogs with hip dysplasia. Funds raised are used to assist rescues, shelters and families in paying for surgery or other medical care for dysplatic dogs. Hip dysplasia can be a debilitating disease that causes extreme pain and if not treated can result in the need for euthanasia due to the amount of suffering. Hip Dysplasia Funding hopes to make more pet owners aware of the disease and provide support and information for families who have a dysplastic dog and have never heard of the disease. They also help other organizations with research to find the underlying cause of the disease.
Hip Dysplasia Funding was founded in December of 2008 and has helped 12 dogs receive the surgery necessary for them to live a comfortably. HDF believes that all dogs deserve to live a pain free, full, playful life and that the cost of surgery should not stop that. Too many dogs are euthanized because the surgery for hip dysplasia can cost from $2,000 per hip to $8,000 per hip. They know that in this economy rescues and families alike do not have the funds to pay for such an expensive surgery. HDF is committed to continue to raising awareness and funds to help the many dogs in need.
- Location: Plainfield, IL
- Visit the website: hipdysplasiafunding.org